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Teen & Adolescent Counselling in the Sutherland Shire

Support for Emotional, Social, and Developmental Challenges

Teenage years can bring unique pressures — stress, anxiety, school demands, friendships, identity, or family changes.

At Mindnest Counselling, we provide a safe, understanding space where young people can express themselves, feel supported, and develop healthy coping strategies.

With experience working closely with adolescents, we use age-appropriate, evidence-based approaches to help teens manage emotions, build resilience, and strengthen relationships at home, school, and with peers. We work with adolescents and teenagers typically aged (12–18).

Areas Supported in Adolescent Counselling

Adolescent counselling can support young people through a wide range of emotional, social, and developmental challenges. Adolescence is a time of change, and many teenagers benefit from having a confidential, supportive space to talk things through.

Areas commonly supported include:

  • Anxiety, worry, and stress

  • Low mood or emotional overwhelm

  • ADHD-related challenges such as focus, emotional regulation, or school stress

  • Friendship or peer relationship difficulties

  • School-related pressures or transitions

  • Identity development and self-esteem

  • Family changes or conflict

  • Grief, loss, or significant life changes

Adolescents don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from counselling. Many seek support to better understand their emotions, build coping skills, and feel more supported during times of change.

Counselling can help adolescents

  • Reduce stress and anxiety

  • Build resilience and confidence

  • Navigate school, friendships, or identity challenges

  • Strengthen family and social connections

While this service focuses on teenagers and adolescents, we also provide child counselling for younger children who need age-appropriate support.

Sessions offered in-person in Illawong and across the Sutherland Shire, or online throughout Australia.

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